Freebies

The political battle between Congress and BJP, started in the poll-bound Madhya Pradesh. Like Congress promises guarantees in Karnataka, the BJP is leaving no stone unturned to retain power and assured freebies to voters in the State. Some promises of freebies include Rs. 1,000 V/S Rs 1,500 and LPG cylinders at Rs 500. As per sources, the parties are targeting women voters in the State, scheduled for elections.

Dolo-650's Executive Vice President Marketing and Communication Jayaraj Govindaraju said the allegations regarding freebies to doctors, for prescribing the medicine were "absolutely baseless and 100 per cent wrong". On August 19, Govindaraju said, the company's tunover during pandemic was Rs 350 crore, and paying Rs 1,000 crores is impossible. Notably, a PIL was filed with the Supreme Court, against the company, following which SC asked the… read-more

Supreme Court directed the concerned authority to resolve the issue of freebies announced by political parties in India. On July 26, the Apex Court bench led by CJI NV Ramana said, " Maybe we can invite the Commission to look into this aspect. The Centre cannot be expected to issue directions". The development was came in view of a plea filed, demanding to seize freebies by political parties, during elections.

Taking a serious note of freebies announced by political parties ahead of elections, the Supreme Court, issued a notice to the ECI. Reviewing a petition, on January 25, CJI NV Ramana asked the EC and Central Government to take a legal path, saying freebies budget goes beyond regular budget, and needs a legal action. The court also asked the EC to dismiss parties, which offers "irrational freebies" to woo voters.